Dreamchild (1985)

  • PG
  • 10/04/1985 (US)
  • Drama, Fantasy
  • 1h 34m

He loved the child we will never forget...

Overview

Eighty-year-old Alice Hargreaves is about to visit Columbia University to attend a reception in honor of author Lewis Carroll. As a child, Alice had a close friendship with the writer, and their relationship was the creative catalyst for Carroll's most beloved work. However, as Alice reflects on her experiences with the author, she realizes the complexity of their bond has had lasting, deeply felt ramifications.

Gavin Millar

Director

Dennis Potter

Writer

Cast

Coral Browne's headshot

Coral Browne

Alice Hargreaves
Ian Holm's headshot

Ian Holm

Reverend Charles L. Dodgson / Lewis Carroll
Peter Gallagher's headshot

Peter Gallagher

Jack Dolan
Caris Corfman's headshot

Caris Corfman

Sally Mackeson
Nicola Cowper's headshot

Nicola Cowper

Lucy
Jane Asher's headshot

Jane Asher

Mrs. Liddell
Amelia Shankley's headshot

Amelia Shankley

Little Alice
Imogen Boorman's headshot

Imogen Boorman

Lorina

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